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angiogenesis inhibitor

 

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Noun angiogenesis inhibitor has 1 sense
  1. angiogenesis inhibitor - a drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumors
    --1 is a kind of
    medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

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Angiogenesis Inhibitor

Description:

An angiogenesis inhibitor is a substance that hinders the formation of new blood vessels. It targets the process of angiogenesis, which is the development of blood vessels from pre-existing ones. Angiogenesis inhibitors are commonly used in cancer treatments as they can prevent the growth and spread of tumors by cutting off their blood supply.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The doctor prescribed an angiogenesis inhibitor to restrict the blood supply to the tumor.
  2. This drug acts as an angiogenesis inhibitor, preventing the creation of new blood vessels that tumors rely on for growth.
  3. Researchers are actively studying potential angiogenesis inhibitors to develop more effective cancer therapies.

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